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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 245.31 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 245.31 and 95.17 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 245.31 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/245.31 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 245.31 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 23,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,344.93/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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